The 2026 Mumbai civic elections saw a transformed political landscape after the Shiv Sena split. Eknath Shinde's faction retained power while Uddhav Thackeray's Sena (UBT) faced significant setbacks in traditional strongholds.
Ganga Sabha installs boards at Haridwar's Har ki Pauri prohibiting non-Hindu entry, citing 1916 agreement. CM Dhami reviews laws as critics call move unconstitutional amid political reactions.
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge held a meeting with Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar amid ongoing power tussle speculations within the state party unit.
Former US President Donald Trump has written to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, offering to restart US mediation efforts between Egypt and Ethiopia over the contentious Nile River water sharing issue.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis attributes BJP's municipal election success to party workers and development agenda, highlighting Hindutva's role and PM Modi's leadership.
The BJP-led NDA alliance secured a massive victory in Maharashtra's 29 municipal corporations. PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah called it a vote for development and good governance.
The initial land registry for the Shri Banke Bihari Temple Corridor project in Lucknow has been completed. A 69.26 sqm property in Bihari Pura was registered, marking progress for this Supreme Court-monitored initiative aimed at improving pilgrim faciliti
Mayor V V Rajesh met Transport Minister K B Ganesh Kumar to address disputes over electric bus operations under the Smart City project, agreeing to maintain current arrangements temporarily.
Shalan Shinde, a BJP candidate accused in a murder case, secured victory in Solapur's Ward 2 while incarcerated. The election also saw family members of prominent politicians winning across Kolhapur region.
Jaipur Development Authority engineers are identifying key intersections under flyovers and bridges to convert them into signal-free zones, inspired by Delhi's successful model.
Senior SBI manager Sudhanshu Kumar was robbed of gold worth Rs 4 lakh in Aerocity, Zirakpur. Attackers fired at his car as he escaped. Police are investigating.
Haryana Human Rights Commission rules safe roads are a fundamental right under Article 21, directing multiple agencies to submit compliance reports and implement comprehensive safety measures across the state.
The Indian Secular Largest Assembly of Maharashtra (ISLAM) party, led by ex-NCP MLA Asif Shaikh, wins 35 seats in Malegaon's municipal corporation, ending Congress dominance but missing a clear majority.
Mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla inaugurated a newly reconstructed public toilet in Sector 26, featuring solar power, disability access, and modern amenities to improve sanitation.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav transferred Rs 1,836 crore to Ladli Behna beneficiaries and announced Rs 50,000 crore target by 2026. He also launched development works worth Rs 206 crore.
Deputy Commissioner Satpal Sharma directed officials to drain stagnant wastewater in Khadkua village during a Samadhan Shivir. He reviewed 15 grievances and emphasized timely resolution.
A 32-year-old man with learning difficulties was allegedly beaten to death by his father and elder brother in Kollam. The family did not seek medical help after the assault.
Deputy Commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav chaired a review meeting for the NAKSHA pilot project in Chandigarh. Officials reported steady progress in field surveys despite weather challenges, with completion targeted for January 2026.
A minor boy from the Banjara community was brutally assaulted, stripped naked, and paraded for over a kilometer in Ujjain's Panwasa area by relatives of a girl he had eloped with months earlier.
Mumbai civic polls show BJP's triple engine sarkar appeal wins, but Thackeray combine retains Marathi strongholds. Congress slips, MIM gains as political landscape shifts.
Mahayuti alliance secures control in 24 municipal corporations across Maharashtra, with BJP emerging as the single largest party in 21 cities including Mumbai and Pune.
The family of a 35-year-old man killed by alleged cow vigilantes in Odisha demands arrest of all accused. The victim was the only earning member supporting seven family members.
After winning Mumbai's civic polls, the BJP faces urgent challenges like clogged drains and broken roads. The party must govern inclusively to truly serve citizens.
A box of pedas left outside a government office in Junnardeo, Madhya Pradesh, has led to three deaths. Police are investigating the source of the poison as families reel from the tragedy.
Uttar Pradesh's Chief Electoral Officer has designated three special campaign days in January and February 2026 to help voters update electoral rolls. Booth level officers will assist with forms and verification at all polling stations.
BJD chief Naveen Patnaik suspends Arvind Mohapatra and Sanatan Mahakud, sparking speculation about a new regional party in Odisha. Party strength hits record low.
Poland's Deputy Prime Minister argues that the rules-based international system, though imperfect, provides stability and growth, contrasting Poland's progress with global uncertainties.
The High-Powered Committee on Ladakh will hold its next meeting on February 4 in New Delhi, resuming talks suspended since last year following protests and police firing incidents.
The Trump administration announces withdrawal from 66 international institutions, including UN bodies, signaling a dramatic shift from rules-based multilateralism to transactional diplomacy.
The BJP's triumph in Mumbai's civic elections strengthens Devendra Fadnavis's position and sends a message to regional parties facing polls soon. The victory highlights changing political dynamics.